Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii – Waianae Clubhouse
2024 Summer Internship Program!
May 20, 2024 - August 9, 2024

Role: Summer Internship

Reports to: Clubhouse Director

Location: Waianae Clubhouse

Hours: 40 hrs/wk M-F

Pay: $17/hour

Boys & Girls Club Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

BGCH is currently looking for motivated and dedicated college students currently enrolled in school who are committed to be part of a summer paid internship program and help make a difference in the community!

BGCH internships provide practical experience for job training and “life after college” preparation. Employers are always seeking individuals who are community-minded and concerned about the world in which they live and interning at BGCH is a great resume builder!

Students in this program will work with their BGCH mentor to fulfill a summer full-time schedule (40 hours a week) and depending on performance and work available: the internship may extend after the summer internship. Interns will work collaboratively with BGCH staff in our Nanakuli YET location for the following internship: 

1. Elementary & Middle School Program Assistant Internship 

You would like this internship if you are: 

• Looking for a way to earn experience in the youth development field, build your resume, while earning some extra money! 
• Have experience mentoring kids (and they respect and like you!)
• Have lots of patience and kindness 
• Dependable yet flexible 
• Creative and knows how to make learning fun! 
• Thrive doing hands-on activities (sports, arts, and crafts, etc.)

Here are more details on specifics:

• Pay is $17 an hour. The schedule is M-F with some weekends. 
• Shift is from 8:30am-5:30pm
• We are looking for interns to work during summer programming. Program begins May 20th and ends August 9th. 
• Located in our Waianae Clubhouse
• 40 hours a week
• The position will be supporting high-yield learning, healthy lifestyles, and sports league activities.
• All potential candidates must pass a background check and drug test to be considered for employment.
• Preference will be given to those students in elementary or secondary education, social services, and social work or other related industries. 

We offer a welcoming environment, experienced mentors and a creative and innovative atmosphere.

YOU WILL LEARN A TON!!

Make a difference and apply to be a Boys & Girls Club Summer Intern today!

If this job sounds like a good fit please apply directly on our website: 

BGCH Values: All BGCH employees must be able to embrace and embody the following key values:

1. Kindness and Aloha, 2) Integrity and Trust, 3) Highest Potential, 4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and 5) Growth Mindset. 

1. They approach obstacles and challenges with Kindness and Aloha; this includes being patient and positive when working with others.
2. Makes decisions and choices with Integrity in everything that they do (especially when no one is looking. It is important that you build Trust with your supervisor and coworkers.
3. Works towards and is always looking for ways to achieve their Highest Potential at work. This includes working with their supervisor and coworkers in a collaborative and constructive way.
4. Are you willing to create an environment where you include other perspectives other than your own? Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are BGCH core values because key to our mission is how to bridge the opportunity gap that exists for our youth. Are you willing to take the extra steps to make sure conditions are equitable for all?
5. Approach projects and tasks with a Growth Mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset. A Growth Mindset means embracing a mindset that encompasses innovation, creativity, learning, collaboration, being open to new, uncomfortable ideas and opinions different than your own, if it means doing things more efficiently or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Equal Employment Opportunity is at the foundation of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii philosophy and policies. While there are laws governing the treatment of applicants and employees, BGCH is fully committed to following Equal Employment Opportunity because it is the right thing to do.

It is BGCH’s policy to employ qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, civil union status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, arrest or court record, credit history, veteran’s status, reproductive health decision, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination.